Best Schools in 61561, IL
61561, IL has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,069 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 61561 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 61561, IL
The top high schools in 61561, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eureka High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka Cud 140 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
2. Roanoke-benson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roanoke Benson Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students
3. Metamora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
County Of Woodford School • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 915 Students
4. El Paso-gridley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Paso-gridley Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
5. Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowpoint-washburn Cusd 21 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 144 Students
Best Middle Schools in 61561, IL
The top middle schools in 61561, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eureka Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka Cud 140 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 482 Students
2. Roanoke-benson Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roanoke Benson Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 148 Students
3. Epg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Paso-gridley Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 381 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 61561, IL
The top elementary schools in 61561, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sowers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roanoke Benson Cusd 60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 156 Students
2. Metamora Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Metamora Ccsd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 827 Students
3. Davenport Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eureka Cud 140 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 408 Students
4. Centennial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Paso-gridley Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 151 Students
5. Lowpoint-washburn Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowpoint-washburn Cusd 21 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students
6. Jefferson Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Paso-gridley Cusd 11 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 294 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 61561, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
61561, IL has a total population of 2,598 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 61561, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 61561, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 61561, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 61561, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 61561, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 61561, IL
How many schools are in 61561, IL?
61561, IL has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,069 students in total.
How do schools in 61561 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 61561 score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 61561 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 61561?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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